articulatio genus
- noun
- /ˌɑːrtɪˈkjuːleɪtioʊ ˈdʒɛnəs/
- Specialized
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articulación de la rodilla
- An injury to the articulatio genus can be very painful.
Examples
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During surgery, care must be taken not to damage the ligaments of the articulatio genus.
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Medical students must learn the structures that support the articulatio genus.
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An injury to the articulatio genus can greatly affect a person's ability to walk.
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The articulatio genus is essential for walking.
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An injury to the articulatio genus can greatly affect a person's ability to walk.
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During surgery, care must be taken not to damage the ligaments of the articulatio genus.
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Medical students must learn the structures that support the articulatio genus.
Synonyms
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1.0
A joint where the thigh meets the lower leg
2
2.3
The place where the thigh meets the lower leg, protected by a kneecap
The knee joint where the thigh bone meets the shin bones, protected by the kneecap
The joint between the thigh and the shin, covered by the kneecap
Surface Forms
Morphology
Although 'articulatio' means 'a joint', the second constituent 'genus' (given here as 'a biological rank') does not contribute a sense of 'knee' or a body-part. The combination is a specialized Latin anatomical term whose meaning ('knee joint') is not derivable from the provided constituent senses, so a B1 learner knowing those parts would not predict the MWE meaning.
Etymology
The term articulatio genus comes from Latin: articulatio means 'joint' and genus means 'knee'. So the phrase literally names the place where leg bones meet and today it still means the 'knee joint'.